Multotec has been a specialist equipment supplier and partner to the minerals processing industry for over 40 years. Learn about our approach to business and what you can expect from partnering with Multotec here.

We provide piece of mind with real-time supply, installation and asset management and flow sheet solutions with emphasis on plant availability, and service support to mines, project houses and a growing OEM client base.

Learn more about Multotec’s future business ventures and plans for expansion into different industries. Multotec is constantly working to optimise your mineral processing, power generation or water treatment operation.

Multotec’s manufacturing capabilities span the globe, with specialised facilities designed to suit each market’s needs and requirements. Read more about the products and services offered in your region and partner with Multotec to optimise your mineral processing, power generation or water treatment operation.

Learn more about Multotec’s research and development programmes. and discover how our processing expertise and application knowledge can increase productivity, improve sustainability and optimise your operation.

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Find out about available vacancies in your area. As a specialist equipment supplier and global partner to the minerals processing industry, we are always looking for highly motivated and skilled individuals with a keen interest in minerals processing, R & D and sustainability.

Hexagonal and square tiles ranging in size from 20 mm to 50 mm, in various thicknesses (3 mm to 50 mm), supplied either loose or laid out in pre-engineered panels that conform to a specific shape (such as the door of a vehicle).

We provide body armour ceramics for use by military, police forces and security companies, partnering with law enforcement and military experts to continuously develop this specialised ceramic protection.

Multotec is an active member of a number of societies and associations dedicated to the mineral processing and metallurgical industries, including SACEEC, SAMPEC, SAIMM, SACPS and MMMA.

Through these memberships, Multotec is able to stay abreast of changes in the fields that it operates as well as adopt an industry-wide, collaborative approach to lowering costs for its clients and incorporating sound manufacturing techniques and business practices.

3D Printing A Breakthrough For Rapid Prototyping (August 2017)

The 3D printed parts are used as the pattern to produce a mould for products such as screen panels; silicon is firstly cast around the pattern, and then removed after it is cured

The use of 3D printing by Multotec over the past two years has proved this technology’s ability to produce prototypes for customers quickly and cost effectively, according to Multotec Manufacturing technology manager, Chris Oldewage.

“Our 3D printing facilities bring designs to life, and allow for physical and visual interaction during concept development,” says Oldewage. “We can now produce a prototype within 24 hours, improving our response time to identified opportunities.”

He highlights that full-sized prototypes can even be tested on the company’s testing rigs, so that their practical application can be proved before advancing to tooling stage. Reprinting can be quickly conducted to incorporate fine tuning and minor adjustments.

The 3D printed parts are used as the pattern to produce a mould for products such as screen panels; silicon is firstly cast around the pattern, and then removed after it is cured. This silicon mould is used to make prototype screen panels from the required polyurethane material.

“The ease of use of these 3D printers allows for an accurate prototype to be produced far more quickly than conventional tooling,” he says. “Tooling is relatively costly, so the 3D printing is definitely a more cost effective option.”

According to Dave Hunt, mould designer at Multotec’s technical service centre, the technology removes the guess work from the product development process. Part of continuous improvement is to improve existing tooling; being able to print the new mould parts make it easy to validate the design and functionality before making the actual steel parts.

Multotec runs two types of heat lamination 3D printers, which can print objects of various sizes. The company has also invested in an extruder so that it can extrude cords to the same specifications that it uses in the manufacturing process.

“3D printing technology is being used by business units throughout the Multotec Group, and we have successfully used it to develop new products and to improve our produce development timelines,” says Oldewage. “These 3D models are also valuable tools to employ during our training sessions, to ensure better visual understanding among staff and customers.”